Animal Adaptations

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a method that allows animals to blend into their environment to avoid detection by predators.

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What is concealing coloration?

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Concealing coloration is the most common type of camouflage where an animal's color matches its surroundings.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is a natural home or environment where animals live.

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What is the purpose of camouflage?

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Camouflage helps animals blend into their environment and protects them from predators.

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What are behavioral adaptations?

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Behavioral adaptations are actions animals take to survive in their environment.

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Name one example of a behavioral adaptation.

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Hibernation is an example of a behavioral adaptation where animals sleep through the winter.

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What is migration?

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Migration is the seasonal movement of animals from one region to another for food or breeding.

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What is mimicry?

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Mimicry is when an animal pretends to be something poisonous or dangerous to scare off predators.

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What is instinct?

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Instinct is a natural behavior that animals are born with, which helps them survive.

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What is disruptive coloration?

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Disruptive coloration is a type of camouflage that uses patterns to break up an animal's outline.

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